In this article GOOGL Robert Kyncl, global head of content at YouTube Inc. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Long-time YouTube executive Robert Kyncl announced on Monday he’s departing the dominant social video platform in the U.S. after more than 12 years at the company. Google President of global customer solutions Mary Ellen
Month: August 2022
STAVANGER, Norway — Tesla CEO Elon Musk aims to get the automaker’s self-driving technology ready by year-end and hopes it could be in wide release in the U.S. and possibly in Europe, depending on regulatory approval. Speaking at an energy conference in Norway on Monday, Musk said his attention was currently focused on his SpaceX
When it comes to an automaker that is almost certain to nail every single new limited-edition model that it introduces, few do it better nor more consistently than Ferrari. Whether it is one-off products from Ferrari Special Projects or models like the Monza SP1 and SP2, it’s seemingly impossible for the carmaker to do wrong.
STAVANGER, Norway — Tesla CEO Elon Musk aims to get the automaker’s self-driving technology ready by year-end and hopes it could be in wide release in the United States and possibly in Europe, depending on regulatory approval. Musk said his attention was currently focused on his SpaceX Starship spacecraft and self-driving Tesla cars. “The two
6:56 AM ET The FIA hearing to settle the contract dispute between Alpine and McLaren over Formula 2 champion Oscar Piastri started on Monday. Over the summer break, Alpine released a statement confirming Piastri would replace Fernando Alonso in 2023, only for the Australian to later tweet that he had no contract with Alpine and
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Volvo XC60? What does it compare to? The 2023 Volvo XC60 is a five-seat compact SUV. It compares to the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, and Audi Q5, among others. Is the 2023 Volvo XC60 a good SUV? Review continues below It’s an excellent choice. A broad array of
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp., fresh off sponsoring last year’s Tokyo Summer Olympics, is diving into sports again. This time, Toyota will build a bay-side arena for a Japanese pro basketball team with one of the wildest names in the wide world of sports: the Alvark. The stadium, to seat 10,000 fans when it opens
In this article HMC An employee inspects the door of a 2018 Honda Accord vehicle during production at the Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Ty Wright | Bloomberg | Getty Images Honda Motor and LG Energy Solution said Monday they plan to invest $4.4
Xiaomi Corporation is reportedly facing delays in acquiring a license to make EVs of its own in China under the Xiaomi Automobile brand it registered in 2021. As a result, the behemoth consumer electronics manufacturer is in early talks with Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC) to co-develop EVs in order for the latter to fulfill its
Hyundai fields five Veloster N race cars in the dramatic first race at Daytona Speedway in pursuit of the 2020 IMSA TCR Championship. #HyundaiRacing #Motorsports #Hyundai
Sedan sales may be on the decline, but the situation is even worse when it comes to sporty two-door cars. As a result, most automakers have either scaled back the number of coupes and convertibles they offer or dropped the body styles altogether. Mercedes-Benz is one automaker scaling things back. For example, it’s preparing a
The Polestar 2 is a very interesting vehicle. Not only does it come from a Swedish company that most people have never heard of but it is that brand’s first EV and yet, somehow, is perhaps the finest electric vehicle currently on sale. Believe it or not but Polestar, a sub-brand of Volvo and Geely,
TOKYO — Honda will slash production plans by up to 40 percent in Japan early in September due to persistent supply chain and logistical issues. The news comes even Japanese automakers have been cautiously optimistic that chips shortage that caused repeated production cutback is easing. Honda‘s assembly plant in Saitama prefecture, north of Tokyo, will
2:21 PM ET Lewis Hamilton said he will not talk to Fernando Alonso about their collision at the Belgian Grand Prix because of what Alonso said about him immediately after the incident. Old Formula One rivals Hamilton and Alonso collided on the opening lap Sunday while fighting for third position at Les Combes chicane. Immediately
The Holden Monaro is one of Australia’s most recognizable and iconic performance cars but sadly, this particular example will need some expensive repairs after a little run-in with a garbage truck. Footage shared to the always-entertaining Dash Cam Owners Australia channel on YouTube shows a large garbage truck meandering its way down a narrow street
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.’s strategy to electrify its iconic vehicles by modifying their internal combustion platforms instead of waiting for a dedicated battery-electric architecture seems to have paid off. The Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit and F-150 Lightning have quickly boosted the perception of Ford as an electric vehicle leader and earned the company bragging rights
Production of electric Rivian R1T pickup trucks on April 11, 2022 at the company’s plant in Normal, Ill. Michael Wayland / CNBC In the transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric, the fuel every automaker is after these days is cold hard cash. Established automakers and startups alike are rolling out new battery-powered models in an
This week we found in our inbox photos of two, camouflaged NIO ET7 prototypes, spotted in Szczecin, Poland. It’s interesting because Poland has not been mentioned among the initial launch markets for NIO‘s flagship, which is coming to Europe in Q4. Maybe it’s just a routine visit to double-check the charging infrastructure in countries nearby
Seven years after Volkswagen’s effort to evade vehicle requirements with rigged software came to light, the automaker has paid an enormous price for landing on the wrong side of the green line — the tally of costs, penalties and fines incurred by the company is well into the tens of billions of dollars. And that’s
The Lincoln Zephyr may only be sold in China but it shows that Ford/Lincoln can still build a good sedan, despite the cancellation of all its sedans in North America a few years ago. The 2022 Zephyr was unveiled at last November’s Guangzhou Auto Show and is slightly longer than the current Ford Mondeo. It
California moved to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either all-electric or plug-in electric hybrids, a landmark move that could speed the end of gasoline-powered vehicles. The California Air Resources Board voted unanimously on Thursday to adopt Advanced Clean Cars II, a statewide plan that mandates 100 percent zero-emission
9:49 AM ET Fernando Alonso labelled seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton “an idiot” who only knows how to race at the front after they collided on the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. The two old rivals were battling for third position down the Kemmel Straight with Hamilton looking to overtake Alonso
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Lexus GX? What does it compare to? The 2023 Lexus GX 460 is a big three-row SUV. Shop it against the Infiniti QX80, the GMC Yukon, and the Volvo XC90. Is the 2023 Lexus GX a good car/SUV? Review continues below It’s a rugged choice, but not a
Using the Mustang name for its Tesla Model Y-rivalling Mach-E was a smart marketing move by Ford that has doubtless encouraged thousands of drivers to make the switch to electric power. But there’s still a hardcore band of old-school pony car fans that think the Mach-E is a Mustang pretender. And it’s only the fact
President Joe Biden drove his classic 1967 C2 Corvette Stingray and talked cars with Jay Leno on Friday as the two filmed a segment for the comedian’s CNBC show. “It was really good. It was even more fun driving my old Corvette,” Biden told reporters after taping the clip for “Jay Leno’s Garage” at the
In this article RIVN TSLA AMZN Following in Tesla’s footsteps, another electric vehicle company has been making a name for itself, with a unique spin: Rivian Automotive. Founded in 2009, Rivian is focusing on upscale electric trucks and SUVs with an emphasis on outdoor adventure. CNBC’s John Rosevear calls them the “Patagonia of electric vehicles.”
By Johnna Crider Posted on August 27, 2022 Tesla’s Technoking Elon Musk is scheduled to speak at the ONS 2022 Conference along with a few world leaders and energy company CEOs. The conference will take place from August 29 to September 1, 2022. The ONS Foundation is a nonprofit organization that facilitates discussions and collaboration
Bentley this week presented the Batur, a limited-production coupe based on the platform of the Continental GT. The Batur serves as a sendoff for Bentley’s W-12 engine and also introduces new design themes destined for the brand’s electric vehicles. Bugatti Mistral Bugatti also presented a limited-production model, this time a roadster based on the Chiron
This is what you’ve been waiting for: It’s twice the Chargers! On this episode of Roadkill, Freiburger and Finnegan bring their buds Dulcich and Tony Angelo along to take the General Mayhem and the Death Metal Charger for a road trip and thrashing at DirtFish. Stream the full Season Finale episode of Roadkill now on
Audi will join Formula One starting in 2026 as the Volkswagen Group brand bets it can bolster its business by competing in the popular racing circuit. F1 racing intends to switch to cars running on synthetic fuel from 2026 as part of a plan to become carbon neutral by the end of the decade. The
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